The Quiet Man
He never wore the medals that they gave him for the war
I never asked him why or what they gave them to him for
He never seemed to want to think about it anymore
and now he's gone I have them and their ribbons here, all four
He'll never wear the medals that they gave him for the war
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Author:
Andrew Charles Forrest (
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- Comment from author about the poem: For my Dad... Just one of the quiet men who returned RAF Pilot whom I'm sure had his demons and faults but of him, I am very proud Charles Cargill Forrest
- Category: Family
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- User favorite of this poem: Michael Edwards.
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Comments5
So you should be proud of him Andrew, he did his country proud.
Thanks G
What a great write - content, rhythm, and rhyme - a man to be truly proud of.
Thank you Michael and thatnks for the fav
A lovely write Andrew.
Thanks Orchi
these too are very moving words Charles and it is not hard to see why you are so justifiably proud of your dear Dad ... Bless you friend and your Dads memory.... Neville
Thank you Neville
pleasure sir and very much of one too... N
Medals were worthy of him
As your words are worthy of him
Hold on to those medals and memories
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